Accountant salary in New York, NY
Based on 2,983 certified H-1B filings in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Jersey City, Hoboken, Brooklyn, Flushing, Long Island City.
Also listed as: Auditor, Tax Accountant
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,070 |
| 25th | $92,000 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $145,550 |
| 90th | $179,634 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,077 | $65,812 | $106,925 | 1,990 |
| FY2021 | $85,155 | $70,000 | $109,700 | 1,719 |
| FY2022 | $96,600 | $79,914 | $125,310 | 1,885 |
| FY2023 | $100,000 | $80,000 | $131,300 | 1,797 |
| FY2024 | $100,000 | $80,000 | $132,000 | 1,811 |
| FY2025 | $107,973 | $90,000 | $142,646 | 1,833 |
| FY2026 | $115,036 | $97,406 | $146,945 | 1,150 |
Cost of living
New York's median Accountant salary of $110,000 is worth about $97,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; New York = 112.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Accountants and Auditors in the New York, NY area earned a median of $105,650 in May 2025 (111,930 employed). The H-1B median here is $110,000, 4% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EY | $123,900 | 811 |
| Deloitte | $97,406 | 478 |
| Goldman Sachs | $128,000 | 80 |
| Kpmg | $127,000 | 64 |
| PwC US Tax | $164,000 | 60 |
| Morgan Stanley | $147,500 | 40 |
| Grant Thornton Advisors | $128,000 | 39 |
| PwC | $124,000 | 38 |
| Amazon | $118,810 | 37 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $160,225 | 32 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $78,000 | 855 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,624 | 1,082 |
| Senior · Level III | $145,000 | 446 |
| Expert · Level IV | $174,800 | 490 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $71,136 | $78,000 | 855 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $94,973 | $106,624 | 1,082 |
| Senior · Level III | $118,810 | $145,000 | 446 |
| Expert · Level IV | $146,058 | $174,800 | 490 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.